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Lot 22W

ZHANG HUAN
(B. 1965)
Memory Door (Anatomy), 2006

1 March 2024, 10:00 PST
Los Angeles

Sold for US$12,800 inc. premium

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ZHANG HUAN (B. 1965)

Memory Door (Anatomy), 2006

signed, inscribed and dated 'Zhang Huan 2006' (on the reverse)
silkscreen mounted on carved antique wood door

64 x 126 x 5 in.
162.6 x 320 x 12.7 cm.

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Provenance
Pace Wildenstein Gallery, New York
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2007

Zhang Huan's profound exploration of Chinese history through performance and conceptual art establishes a dynamic connection to the past. His paintings act as intricate instructions for memory, delving into the cultural, political, and religious tapestry of his native China. Zhang's unique choice of materials, from feathers to taxidermied donkeys, echoes the diversity and complexity of historical narratives. Notably, his use of incense ash, embodying both detritus and religious ritual, creates a sensory experience that transcends the visual. Through the lens of this theme (Instructions for a Memory Device), Zhang Huan's artworks become living instructions, inviting viewers to engage with evolving interpretations of China's rich and multifaceted history.

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